Less than a year after the September removal of the Elwha River Dam, anglers, interest groups and government officials have kept a close eye on the river. The mood surrounding the fishery has been tense due to the large price tag that dam removal carries coupled with the numerous unknowns surrounding a typical removal. For instance, one large question mark is management of sediment that accumulates behind the dam. Without firsthand experience, it is hard to know for sure whether the sediment will dissipate or remain. Lucky for those pulling for the fishery, the body of water has handled the sediment well, posing a compelling argument for further removal of contentious dams.